Detail 01
17 mm cup diameter
Large. More lip inside the cup means fuller sound and more volume, but it takes more air and endurance.
Product detailSKU #1274228081417
Denis WickDW4882 Classic Series Trumpet Mouthpiece in Gold 1.5C
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-plated 1.5C trumpet mouthpiece with a 17 mm cup and barrel backbore. For players wanting a large, stable setup with a brighter edge.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Symphonic and large-ensemble playing needing volume and depth
- Players stepping up from a standard C-cup wanting more cup
- Anyone whose lips react to silver plating
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Lead and screamer work — the large cup fights the high register
- Beginners with a developing embouchure and limited air
- Players wanting the darker V-cup jazz sound
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
5 mm rim width
Slightly wider than a narrow rim, adding stability and comfort on long sessions without deadening flexibility.
Detail 03
3.80 mm throat
Moderately open. Air moves freely for a bigger sound, at the cost of some back-pressure players use for control.
Detail 04
Barrel backbore
Straighter than a V-type. Keeps the tone brilliant and flexible rather than dark and covered.
Detail 05
Gold plating
Warmer, smoother feel on the lips than silver, and an alternative for players with nickel or silver sensitivity.
Detail 06
V neck shape
Shapes how the shank meets the leadpipe. Fit is standard, but seating can differ slightly between trumpets.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no pouch, case, or brush included
- 02Moving up to a 17 mm cup takes adjustment time; expect a few weeks
- 03Gold plating wears over years of use and cannot be spot-repaired
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is this different from a standard 1.5C?
Same 17 mm cup, but a slightly wider rim for extra stability and comfort, and a more brilliant, flexible response.
02Will it fit my trumpet?
It uses a standard trumpet shank, so it fits standard Bb and C trumpet receivers.
03Is gold or silver plating better?
Neither plays better. Gold feels smoother and warmer on the lips and suits players who react to silver or nickel.
04Is this good for jazz?
It's built around a large cup and barrel backbore for a big, brilliant symphonic sound. Jazz and lead players usually prefer a smaller cup with a V-type backbore.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- V
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
18 detailsOther
- 1
- 17.25 mm cup diameter; 5 mm rim width; 3.90 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Large mouthpiece ideal for symphonic playing. Large, open sound with excellent flexibility.
- 3
- 16.75 mm cup diameter; 5.05 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Warm, dark sound with excellent flexibility. Good all-around mouthpiece.
- 4
- 16.50 mm cup diameter; 5.18 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat, Barrel backbore. Stable center of pitch and warm, dark sound. Good all-around mouthpiece.
- 5
- 16 mm cup diameter; 5.30 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat, Barrel backbore. Warm sound with good response and stability in all registers. Traditional French cup for jazz and light music players.
- 5x
- 16 mm cup diameter; 6 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat; V-type backbore. Added comfort from extra wide cushion rim. Excellent projection and focus in the high register. Great jazz mouthpiece.
- 4x
- 16.50 mm cup diameter; 5.75 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat, V-type backbore. Extremely comfortable cushion rim with excellent projection and stability with easily attainable high register. Great for jazz work.
- 2w
- 17 mm cup diameter; 5.50 mm rim width; 3.7 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Perfect balance of tonal depth and brilliant overtones with increased endurance from a wider rim. Scintillating high register.
- 3cv
- 16.75 mm cup diameter; 5.50 mm rim width; 3.80 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Beautiful depth of tone with brilliant high register. Developed specially for the Eb trumpet; ideal for the Haydn and Hummel Concertos. Paul Archibald inspired model.
- 1x
- 17.50 mm cup diameter; 5.23 rim width; 3.90 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Extra-large symphonic style mouthpiece based on the Wallace 1870 F trumpet. Resonant high register and extra wide rim for added comfort.
- 1 5c
- 17 mm cup diameter; 5 mm rim width; 3.80 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Slightly wider rim to add extra stability and comfort. More brilliant and flexible.
- 1 25cv
- 16.75 mm cup diameter; 5.40 mm rim width; 3.80 mm v; Open backbore. Very warm sound with excellent endurance. The V-shaped cup gives a dark tone suitable for Mahler and Bruckner. Paul Archibald inspired model.
- 4b
- 16.50 mm cup diameter; 5.18 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Perfect for beginners. Has a warm tone and plays very easy. All-around mouthpiece with great flexibility.
- 4c
- 16.50 mm cup diameter; 5.18 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat, Barrel backbore. Harmonically rich tone with a strong center of pitch. All-around mouthpiece with great high register.
- 3c
- 16.75 mm cup diameter; 5.05 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Free blowing feel with warm sound and excellent response. Brilliant high register well-suited for Bb, C, D and Eb trumpets
- 5e
- 16 mm cup diameter; 5.30 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat; V-type backbore. Upper register plays easily with a bright, crisp sound. The ultimate ‘screamer’ mouthpiece.
- 4e
- 16.50 mm cup diameter; 5.18 mm rim width; 3.70 mm throat; V-type backbore. Plays easily into the upper register with a bright tone. Great for jazz work.
- 3e
- 16.75 mm cup diameter; 5.05 mm rim width; 3.80 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Excellent projection with a bright, crisp sound. Very successful "screamer" jazz mouthpiece.
- 1c
- 17.25 mm cup diameter; 5 mm rim width; 3.90 mm throat; Barrel backbore. Similar to the model 1, but easier to play and more flexible. Better focus in the upper register.
